Quarantine Management A stuck-at-home guide for anyone that needs it.
A quarantine is a period of strict isolation after possible exposure to a contagious disease or for an individual to keep away from disease. As of March 2020, most people have been required to quarantine at home to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and this has taken a toll on many people’s well-being and mental healths. The stress of being home all the time while also fearing the disease can be overwhelming and disruptive to our lives, but we need to remember that this is only temporary. It can be hard to continuously remind ourselves of that, though, so here are some tips and pieces of advice that may help.
Contents How you may be feeling and ways you could cope
05 Students and professors: help each other
09 Emergency Responders are important
Parents and children: creating a safe environment
07 Protecting your relationships
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Charities and resources
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To all the parents... With everyone being at home all the time, what should I watch for?
I’ve been really irritated and worried. Your performance in classes has been poor as well, lately. I’ve been avoiding my work and hobbies that I used to enjoy. Your sleeping and eating haven’t been balanced, either. Let’s work on fixing things. Thank you for trying to help. 6
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The teachers who are trying to help are appreciated, but the ones who are not trying should acknowledge the situation and try to help the students who are struggling. Remember that they look to you for guidance and need your support.
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If you need help, get in touch with a therapist. In Abu Dhabi, some of the places you can contact are Neuron Psychological Care Center (02 626 0774), ACPN (02 697 9999), and Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (02 819 0000).
Dubai also has a lot of resources including ATIC (04 339 2240), The Lighthouse (04 380 2088), Thrive Wellness Center (056 895 2347), and ACPN (04 314 1000).
Sharjah has Al Soor Speciality Clinic (06 551 2913) and Elaj Medical Center (06 741 8880).
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Resources Coronavirus: 7 ways to tackle loneliness during quarantine or self-isolation. www. gulfnews.com/goingout/coronavirus-7-ways-to-tackle-loneliness-duringquarantine-or-self-isolation-1.1585733939986 Emergency Responders: Tips for taking care of yourself. www.emergency.cdc.gov/coping/responders.asp How Does Quarantine Affect Your Mental Health? www. verywellmind.com/protect-your-mental-health-duringquarantine-4799766#things-you-can-do-to-cope How to donate to UAE charities helping those affected by Covid-19. www.thenational.ae/business/money/howto-donate-to-uae-charities-helping-those-affected-bycovid-19-1.1002315 Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19. www.cdc. gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managingstress-anxiety.html New Research on Stress of Quarantine and 5 Ways to Feel Better. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/urbansurvival/202003/new-research-stress-quarantine-and-5ways-feel-better
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This guide is meant to help people who are feeling like everything is too much and the advice offered is meant to help them improve their environment and atmosphere. However, if you feel as though the suggestions in this magazine aren’t helping, consider calling a professional and discussing how you feel with them as they would be more qualified to help.
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